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Agent Stories
Strategic timing drives off-market Coogee sale in one day
Nick Papas of Agents & Co sold a four-bedroom Coogee home off-market from a single inspection day before Christmas, matching expectant parents with a mid-renovation property through strategic buyer database engagement. A four-bedroom Coogee home at 10 Clifford Street has sold off-market in a single inspection day, with Nick Papas of Agents & Co creating buyer competition before the property…
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Agent Stories
Zilzie prestige home sells for more than double the suburb median
A four-bedroom family home in Zilzie has sold for $1,380,000 — more than double the suburb’s A$630,000 median — through Selena Berry and Terry Delalande. The property at 1 Amoria Avenue changed hands via private treaty on 10 September 2025 after a campaign that generated three qualified offers. Blue-chip location drives premium Selena said the home’s prestige coastal position was…
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Real Estate News
Why The One Conference is setting a different standard for real estate leadership
As scrutiny intensifies on real estate, One Conference positions leadership, standards, and accountability at the centre of the industry’s next chapter.
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Movers and Shakers
Lisette Schults-Rand joins Queensland’s top real estate team
Award-winning Brisbane agent Lisette Shults-Rand joins Ray White Collective to lead Chapel Hill operations, bringing her record-breaking sales expertise and vision for team excellence to the western suburbs where she grew up and still calls home.
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Movers and Shakers
Colliers appoints Will Goldsworthy to national role driving growth in Large Format Retail & Project Leasing
Retail property specialist Will Goldsworthy steps into national role at Colliers to transform Australia's large format retail landscape, as the sector adapts to meet growing consumer demand for convenience and experiential shopping destinations.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Alliance announces high-performance leadership partnership with Jet Xavier
Ray White Alliance on the Gold Coast partners with high-performance coach Jet Xavier to transform leadership and culture, offering its team unprecedented 24/7 access to one of Australia's leading real estate mindset specialists.
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Movers and Shakers
JLL appoints Tim O’Connor to Head of Leasing Advisory Australia and New Zealand
JLL appoints Tim O'Connor as Head of Leasing Advisory for Australia and New Zealand, signaling strategic growth in the region. With three decades of experience and a team of key appointments supporting him, O'Connor will lead transaction teams across office, logistics and industrial sectors during evolving market conditions.
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Movers and Shakers
SERHANT. appoints Greg Chan as Chief Technology Officer
Fintech and big-tech veteran joins SERHANT. to drive technology and AI development.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency strengthens training offering by partnering with Danny Grant
The Agency announces partnership with respected trainer Danny Grant to launch a dedicated sales training division in 2026, following record growth. The collaboration aims to deliver culturally aligned training across all agent levels whilst maintaining the company's unique approach to sustainable success in real estate.
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Movers and Shakers
Professionals leads early AML compliance rollout
Professionals real estate group takes early action on Australia's looming anti-money laundering regulations, partnering with AMLHUB to deliver comprehensive training and compliance tools across its network well before the 2026 deadline while many competitors delay preparations.
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Movers and Shakers
REMAX multi office agency merge to prime Sunshine Coast location
REMAX Property Sales broker owner Tristan Brown has merged his Nambour and Caloundra offices into a centralised Birtinya location, positioning his team of 32 professionals in one of the Sunshine Coast's fastest growing corridors to enhance collaboration and expand service capabilities.
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Agent Stories
VIP launch strategy delivers $2.675 million Bondi Junction result prior to auction
A three-bedroom apartment at 804/81 Grafton Street in Bondi Junction has sold for $2.675 million, with Nicholas Armstrong-Smith securing the result after 27 days on market. The outcome reflected a targeted marketing approach that prioritised the building’s internal community alongside broader market exposure, capitalising on the property’s position within a well-managed complex just 6 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD. VIP launch…
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Agent Stories
Off-market strategy delivers $1m-plus Yeppoon result
A four-bedroom house in Yeppoon has sold off-market for $1,002,000 through RMW Property Agents, with Selena Berry’s targeted buyer outreach achieving a result that exceeded vendor expectations. The property on Forrester Way never reached public advertising, with Selena connecting qualified buyers from her database to the opportunity before the campaign launched. “The owners were very happy with our team and…
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Agent Stories
Same-day off-market sale in Frewville secured by Klemich Real Estate partner
Brenton Milewski has achieved a same-day off-market sale in Frewville, South Australia, securing $1,750,000 for a three-bedroom house after connecting interstate buyers with a property that had not yet hit the market. Brenton knew that timing would be everything when he overheard buyers at an open inspection mention they were searching for something slightly different. The couple had been inspecting…
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Agent Stories
Strategic insight helps secure seven-day Frewville result for Brenton Milewski
Brenton Milewski has achieved a $1.9 million sale in Frewville, South Australia, after connecting buyers from a neighbouring property to the newly listed home at 50 Flemington Street in just seven days. Brenton knew that selling 50 Flemington Street would require more than a traditional campaign – it would require connecting the right buyers before anyone else had a chance.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Football star scores new role in real estate
Former A-League defender Jordan Elsey has swapped the football pitch for property sales, joining Ray White Campbelltown after a 13-year professional career. The 31-year-old Adelaide native sees striking parallels between elite sport and real estate: "Both demand discipline, strategy, and performance under pressure."
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Industry leaders unite to launch Harcourts Werribee
Three veteran real estate leaders have joined forces to launch Harcourts Werribee, bringing a client-first approach to Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Rick O'Halloran, Reece Beckley and Petar Krnjeta aim to transform the region's property landscape with their collaborative model focused on transparency, community values and comprehensive service.
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Agent Stories
Brenton Milewski closes Frewville executive home sale in 10 days
Brenton Milewski has sold a four-bedroom executive home in Frewville, Adelaide, for $2 million after just 10 days on the market, with his vendor describing him as the most professional agent they have worked with. Brenton knew early in the campaign that timing would determine everything for his Frewville vendors. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom executive home at 52 Flemington Street had…
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Agent Stories
Bedford rear green-title home sells $342,000 over asking in four days
A four-bedroom home positioned at the rear of a green-title block in Bedford WA has sold for $1.35 million after Nic Di Rosso created competitive tension among 11 registered buyers through a targeted marketing campaign. The property at 86A The Strand – a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on a large rear green-title block with three car spaces – sold via private…
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Agent Stories
Strategic pricing drives studio apartment $50,000 above comparables in Narrabeen
A studio apartment at 2/18 Waterloo Street, Narrabeen, has sold for $710,000 through Grant, achieving a result $50,000 above recent comparable sales in just 26 days. The premium outcome resulted from Grant’s deliberate pricing strategy. By setting a guide of $650,000–$690,000 against recent sales at $650,000–$660,000, he created competitive tension that attracted four active buyers and drove the final price…
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Agent Stories
Two decades of market knowledge drives off-market Chatswood apartment sale
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith from Century 21 Armstrong-Smith has sold a one-bedroom Chatswood apartment off-market for $661,800 after just one inspection, drawing on more than 20 years of building-specific expertise. Nicholas secured the December sale of Unit 123/809-811 Pacific Highway through a buyer database that stretches back more than two decades. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with balcony and communal rooftop pool –…
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Agent Stories
Pre-Christmas bonus as Bondi Junction apartment settles in seven days on Christmas Eve
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith in Bondi Junction has secured a $925,000 sale for a one-bedroom unit at 7-15 Newland Street, with the property settling in just one week on Christmas Eve. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with sunroom and single car space was listed for auction but ultimately sold through private treaty after the scheduled auction event, with three…
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Agent Stories
Cannonvale family home sells in two days with no-price strategy
A four-bedroom house in Cannonvale has sold for $870,000 in just two days, with Whitsundays agent Melinda Butcher of Taylors Property Specialists using recent comparable sales to guide buyer expectations. The private treaty sale at 19 Twin Creek Court exceeded the suburb’s $845,000 median for four-bedroom homes, delivering a result that thrilled vendors who had owned the two-bathroom, two-car-space property…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
realestate.com.au takes centre court as Australian Open official real estate partner
Realestate.com.au becomes the Australian Open's Official Real Estate Partner in a strategic multi-year deal, uniting two national passions during the summer months when Australians contemplate property changes. The partnership features tennis legend Pat Rafter in bespoke campaigns across Melbourne Park and broadcast coverage, creating authentic property conversations when the nation's attention turns to tennis.
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Real Estate News
Chris Akkawi’s 2026 Pledge: Adrian William Agent Commits $500 Per Sale to Local Charity
Throughout 2026, Akkawi will donate $500 from every property sale to Newtown Neighbourhood Centre. A commitment that extends far beyond seasonal goodwill into sustained, tangible support for the community’s most vulnerable residents. “Around Christmas, most of us focus on family, food, and being together, but not everyone in our community has a place to go home to,” Akkawi explains. “Holidays…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Urban Real Estate Expands into South-West Sydney with New Oran Park Office
The launch marks Urban’s 17th office as the network continues its expansion across the Hunter, Greater Sydney and Illawarra regions. The new branch will service the fast-growing communities of Oran Park and the broader Camden and Macarthur districts, offering the full suite of the group’s residential sales and property management services. Located within one of Sydney’s most significant master planned…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Why AML compliance isn’t just a big bank problem
Managing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations while meeting legislative requirements and AUSTRAC’s expectations continues to present significant challenges, even for well-resourced financial institutions. Recent regulatory action highlights these challenges. As announced by AUSTRAC, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been required to address weaknesses identified in its money laundering risk management framework. AUSTRAC has also commenced an enforcement investigation into whether the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Carey Smith appointed Joint Chairman of Ray White
Ray White Managing Director Dan White announced Carey Smith has joined Brian White as Joint Chairman of the family owned leading property group, Ray White.
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Agent Stories
First home buyer scheme drives $91,000 premium for Reedy Creek Townhouse
A two-bedroom duplex-style townhouse in Reedy Creek has sold for $790,000, $91,000 above the initial asking price, after Helen Hillier LREA, and Dennis McDermott, Principal of McDermott Residential on the Gold Coast executed a targeted digital campaign that generated 23 competing offers. The property at 74/30 Gemvale Road attracted 85 inspections over 20 days, with federal First Home Buyer incentives…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Solutions and Foundation Surpass Fundraising Goal for Orange Sky
Harcourts Solutions and the Harcourts Foundation are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of their second annual donation drive in support of Orange Sky.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
REMAX Australia welcome two key corporate team members
REMAX Australia has appointed two new key team members, recently welcoming Kristy Smith as Professional Development Manager and Lauren Brewer as Marketing and Innovations Manager to the Australian real estate network.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Warragul-Drouin makes major office acquisition
Barry Plant Warragul-Drouin is celebrating a landmark expansion with the acquisition of a well-established local competitor, instantly adding a significant rent roll and exceptional property management team to its growing operations, alongside a long-standing sales team.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Industry leader Fiona Blayney announces PM/ONE 2026
Following a successful inaugural year, PM/ONE will return in 2026, bringing Property Management professionals together in Sydney for two days focused on leadership, performance, culture, and sustainable growth.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Property Specialists unite to support Destiny Rescue
Victor Paz, Kristy Clymo, and the Harcourts Property Specialists team have officially pledged their support to Destiny Rescue, a non-profit organisation committed to rescuing children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
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Movers and Shakers
REIV board appoints Jacob Caine and Adrian Butera to lead the institute through 2026
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Board of Directors has reappointed respected industry leader Jacob Caine as President for 2026 and appointed Adrian Butera as Vice President.
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